TuftecTM

Hydrogenated Styrenic Thermoplastic Eastomer (SEBS) Tuftec™ H1062

Asahi Kasei Tuftec™ H1062 is designed for an impact modifier of polypropylene (PP). It provides good balance of properties and can improve impact resistance property at room and low temperature. H1062 can be used as an additive to enhance heat sealability of PP film.

Applications

Physical Form

  • Supplied as a dusted, dence pellet 2 types of dusting agenst

Features and Benefits

  • Good mechanical property at low temperature
  • Excellent impact modifier for PP
  • Good transparency
  • Strong heat seal property

Regulations

  • FDA 21 CFR FCN821
  • Regulation (EU) No 10/2011

Characteristics

Property Test Method Unit Value
Specific Gravity ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.89
MFR 230°C, 2.16kg Load ISO 1133 g/10 min 4.5
Hardness
Durometer Type A
ISO 7619 °Shore A 67
Tensile Strength
Dumbbell: Type 1A 500 mm/min
ISO 37 MPa 15.0
Elongation
Dumbbell: Type 1A 500 mm/min
ISO 37 % 670
300% Tensile Stress ISO 37 MPa 4.3
Styrene / Ethylene-Butylene Ratio Asahi Kasei Method 18/82

Please note that all data and values are given as typical results obtained with the indicated test methods for purposes of basic reference in grade selection only, and not as any product specification or warranty of any nature, and are subject to change without notice.

Typical characteristics of PP/H1062/talc and two other elastomer blends*

Property Test method H1062 Conventional SEBS EOM
Styrene content (wt%) Asahi Kasei method 18 13.0
MFR (g/10 min)
230°C, 2.16 kg load
ASTM D 1238 17 19.9 15.6
Rockwell hardness ISO 2039-2 60 52 69
Flexural modulus (MPa) ASTM D 790
2mm/min
1820 1820 2270
Tensile strength (MPa) ASTM D 638
20mm/min
18.0 19.2 20.0
Elongation (%) 465 193 129
Izod impact strength (J/m)
1/8 inch notched, 23°C
ASTM D 256 650 650 449
Heat distortion temp. (°C)
0.45 MPa
ASTM D 648 106.2 113.0 112.5
Brittle temp. (°C) ASTM D 746 -32.3 -27.8 -17.4

EOM: ethylene-octene copolymer
* Formulations: PP block copolymer(MFR 30)/Tuftec™ H1062/talc, 65/15/20.
Compounding cylinder temp.: 210°C.
 Molding conditions; Cylinder temp.: 230°C, Mold temp.: 40°C, Injection time: 10 sec, Cooling time: 30 sec.

Polypropylene block copolymer modified with Tuftec™ H1062 is superior in impact resistance, elongation, and low-temperature brittleness.
Formulations: PP block copolymer(MFR 30)/Tuftec™ H1062/talc, 65/15/20.


  • Elongation of PP Compound
    ASTM D 638, 20 mm/min

  • Izod impact strength of PP Compound
    ASTM D 256, 1/8 inch notched

Compounding conditions
Compounding cylinder temp.: 210°C
Injection molding
Molding conditions; Cylinder temp.: 230°C, Mold temp.: 40°C, Injection time: 10 sec, Cooling time: 30 sec.

Please note that all data and values are given as typical results obtained with the indicated test methods for purposes of basic reference in grade selection only, and not as any product specification or warranty of any nature, and are subject to change without notice.

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